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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1896
Page
4
The delay in approving schoolhouse and general loan bills harms public works and street department employment. Had the schoolhouse measures been allowed, repairs would be underway now. similarly, passage of the omnibus loan bill would prevent forced layoffs. The working men face distress as employment depends on timely action. The city must provide funds this season.
Harvard suffers a hard loss as Cornell edges the varsity crew by a narrow margin in Poughkeepsie. Yale failed to compete with its Bob Cook stroke, reducing interest in the intercollegiate race. Harvard had been favored but underperformed, leaving the question of superiority undecided.
The piece argues that true bimetallism exists only under the gold standard. It claims the United States holds more silver than gold in currency and notes parity with greenbacks, but warns that free silver coinage would collapse this balance, forcing the U S toward silver monometallism and lowering standards to Mexico and China.
Boston business leaders prepare a warm reception for Candidate McKinley linking a favorable welcome to his money policy stance. They urge him to align with pro finance views and seek a clear position after meeting Osborne's associates in Boston.
An editorial urges strict enforcement of park regulations to curb scorchers and novices on bicycles. It praises the park system but warns beginners cause hazards, calling for a law against novices on parkways to protect the orderly use of the roads.
The Hon Horace Boies of Iowa argues for silver dollar policy to help Western farmers pay debts, framing a East versus West struggle. The piece condemns his stance as immoral and political sectionalism, noting both sides contain farmers and creditors alike.
A Quakeress from Philadelphia and Walter Lieber of Philadelphia wed on a wooded Jackson Park island in a quiet ceremony. A nontraditional rite, Bridesmaids in white formed a circle as Lohengrin was played. Justice of the Peace Gideon E. Clark pronounced the couple man and wife. The gathering ended with songs, a Chautauqua wave, and a salute to Gertrude House.
The discussion centers on whether debts should be paid in full or reduced to fifty percent. Debtors and creditors weigh fairness, impact on liquidity, and long term settlement terms as a plan is debated.
Diogenes says no man is hurt but by himself. This ancient reflection credits personal responsibility for pain and resilience, inviting readers to consider how inner choices shape outcomes and well being.
The Observant Citizen notes ex mayor Curtis touring New York to witness Bowdoin crews, reports his improved health, and mentions Senator Corbett’s steady habits. It covers Fitzgerald preparing an Independence Day oration for Faneuil Hall, the plan to print 200000 copies, and his Lexington summer. Also recaps a streetcar conductor incident, Sunday school views at Tremont Temple, Apple Island picnics, and Boston College commencement. The piece ends with a Sun day school convention visitor asking for Old South Church and ivy-covered tablet remarks.
The President today named William H. Jor Brockton Massachusetts for a postmaster appointment but the nomination failed to gain Senate confirmation. The action was announced from Washington on June 28.
A 19-year-old jockey Tom Jackson and his mother face mortgage pressures in New York. Tom rides Daisy Bell in a high-stakes race against temptation from a bookmaker. He wins the race but dies soon after, asking that winnings go to his mother. Also previews of upcoming Sunday Post features on a leper colony, Fourth of July tales, and summer beach coverage.
The Sunday Post previews a forthcoming portrait of the Democratic presidential nominee and a vivid character sketch. It teases a graphic illustration and article about electric love as part of tomorrow's issue, hinting at surprising content for readers.
The retiring Conservative ministers will resign to the Governor General after routine business. Laurier plans to form a new cabinet by Monday or Tuesday next week. Sir Charles Tupper declined to confirm pre resignations but noted English precedent allows appointments by a retiring government.
The article lists a full day’s meals including breakfast items such as oranges oatmeal and cream bacon German potatoes rolls buttered toast blackberry jam coffee. Dinner features boiled fowl steamed potatoes Brussels sprouts string beans sliced tomatoes cucumbers white corn bread grapes jelly cake currant water ice. Supper includes baked beans brown bread potato cakes stewed blackberries cake bread tea with Brussels sprouts boiled tender in butter. Mrs. J. Marshall Green street Melrose Highlands.
The Indianapolis Journal notes a false report that Wheeler joined the Prohibitionists. The piece attributes the origin to last week’s incident where Wheeler allegedly tried to smash a brewery wagon with a bicycle, presenting as the more likely explanation.
Town Topics reports a Milton wedding of Miss Margaret Perkins to Mr. George Rice with Boston society VIPs in attendance. Special trains, attire, and Newport guests mark the affair as a stylish social fete with Harvard class day events and the Beck tea drawing top social interest.
Street commissioners issue order of notice for city improvements tied to the new terminal depot scheme. Plans call for widening Summer street opposite the New England Railroad, extending Cove street, and extending Dorchester avenue from Federal street bridge to Summer street. Hearing set for July 10 at 11 o clock. Railroad company plans to begin operations once work starts.
Reports say Mayor Quincy may reshuffle departments after Chicago trip to back sound money efforts. John R. Murphy could leave water for streets, Wells would head fire department, Russell likely to depart, and McNary eyed as water commissioner. No final plan, but talks suggest broad changes at City Hall.
The city faces layoffs of at least 100 workers starting Monday after the Common Council failed to pass a 1.5 million loan bill. Superintendent Wells is compiling the list of affected laborers who had been kept on for street improvement work funded by the bill.
The Gilt Edge Whist Club of Boston met at the Marston home in Cottage Hill Winthrop with many noted members. Mrs N J Calef won first prize and Mrs J C Gerlach second. dinner followed a day of whist and an evening of music and readings.
The Suburban Board of Underwriters held its annual gathering at the United States Hotel and elected officers for the coming year. Herman Bird of Cambridge was named president with Albert Jennings of Wellesley as vice president and W. D. Serratt of Malden as secretary and treasurer. An executive committee includes Charles Lifler of Boston S. P. Cannell of Everett C. W. Gould of Chelsea and R. B. Leighton of Melrose. The membership committee features C. W. Gould Chelsea B. Hastings Cambridge Henry Macfarlane Allston and Charles Lifler Boston.
Hon Frank Jones and his wife were hosted at a reception and banquet in New Castle New Hampshire on June 2 with prominent New England figures attending. Attendees included Governor Busiel and state staff, insurance commissioners Merrill Betts and Linehan, and Hawaiian minister Frank M Hatch. Speeches followed the banquet by Winslow T Perkins Governor Busiel and others.
Last night the Cambridge Manual Training School held its annual exhibition in the Broad way building. All shops were active with students shaping castings, forging in the blacksmith shop, and carpentry in progress. Superintendent Charles H. Morse explained machine operations while the seh band performed and students demonstrated a fire drill at nine.
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